2 h. ago Cyprus budget debate exposes deep divisions as parties split on priorities

Cyprus’ political parties opened debate on the 2026 state budget on Monday, ahead of Wednesday’s vote, taking sharply different positions on living costs, energy, defence and long-term public investment. Disy confirmed it will support the budget, despite criticising government priorities. Akel said it will vote against it, citing social pressure and inequality. Elam and Diko […]

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4 h. ago Education minister urges restraint ahead of parliamentary vote on teacher evaluation

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Monday urged respect for democratic procedures as parliament prepares to vote on proposed changes to teacher evaluations. She said the bill will go to the House plenary in the coming days, following a year of dialogue with teaching unions and debate at the House education committee. Michaelidou said most issues […]

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6 h. ago Sounds of Cyprus Awarded a NY State Council on the Arts FY26 Support for Artists Grant

Sounds of Cyprus Awarded a NY State Council on the Arts FY26 Support for Artists Grant  Greek News USA

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8 h. ago Vast majority of Ukrainians reject major peace concessions, poll finds

Ukraine has sought to push back on an original U.S.-backed plan it and its European allies saw as favourable to Moscow, which is demanding that Kyiv give up its entire eastern Donbas region and significantly restrict its military capabilities. The poll, by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, found that 72% of Ukrainians were prepared […]

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8 h. ago France ‘can count on Cyprus’ during Council of EU presidency

France “can count on” Cyprus when the island takes over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency at the beginning of next month, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. “France knows that we can count on you to ensure that Europe asserts its own interests and strategic autonomy,” he said following the signing […]

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9 h. ago Cyprus’ president proposes plan to ease tensions with Turkey

Cyprus’ president proposes plan to ease tensions with Turkey  eKathimerini.com

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10 h. ago Ukraine peace talks stretch into second day at start of pivotal week for Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy resumed talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys in Berlin on Monday, after the U.S. side said a “lot of progress” had been made on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two. Zelenskiy again met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner after five hours of talks on […]

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13 h. ago Damianos calls for stronger energy union at Brussels summit  

Energy Minister Michael Damianos emphasised Cyprus’ readiness to work towards a more substantial EU energy union on Monday, during a meeting with his counterparts on the EU council of energy for the first time since assuming his portfolio. Speaking in Brussels, Damianos outlined Cyprus’ priorities as the incoming holder of the rotating EU presidency. He […]

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13 h. ago Cyprus ready to work for more substantive Energy Union, Minister tells EU Council

Cyprus ready to work for more substantive Energy Union, Minister tells EU Council  ΚΥΠΕ

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15 h. ago Why the EU’s 2035 green car rule will be a nightmare for Cyprus’ Council presidency

Why the EU’s 2035 green car rule will be a nightmare for Cyprus’ Council presidency  politico.eu

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15 h. ago EU shipping, ports strategy moves forward with Cyprus set for presidency role

Europe is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen its shipping, shipbuilding and ports sectors, despite stalled global talks on decarbonisation, with the European Commission preparing two major strategies aimed at boosting competitiveness, investment and security of supply. Speaking at the European Shipowners’ Association’s 60th anniversary conference, Fotini Ioannidou, Director of Waterborne Transport at the European […]

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20 h. ago UAE, Cyprus strengthen trade, investment relations; agree to establish business council

UAE, Cyprus strengthen trade, investment relations; agree to establish business council  ZAWYA

Economics

36 h. ago Cyprus to present EU Council Presidency energy priorities in Brussels

Cyprus will set out its energy priorities for its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a ministerial meeting in Brussels on Monday. Energy Minister Michael Damianos will address his EU counterparts at the transport, telecommunications and energy council. The meeting will be the last energy council held under the Danish presidency. […]

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39 h. ago UAE And Cyprus Deepen Economic Cooperation With The Formation Of A New Business Council To Expand Strategic Investments And Business Opportunities

UAE And Cyprus Deepen Economic Cooperation With The Formation Of A New Business Council To Expand Strategic Investments And Business Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

Economics

42 h. ago Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision. It argued that the package represents a major step towards deeper and more efficient EU capital markets and incorporates many of the recommendations ESMA outlined in its 2024 Position Paper. […]

Sport

53 h. ago Liverpool’s Ekitike scores twice, Salah gets warm reception in win over Brighton

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike bagged a double to secure a 2-0 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday while talisman Mohamed Salah, whose future at the Merseyside team is uncertain, recorded a landmark assist on an emotional afternoon. Arne Slot’s men climbed provisionally to sixth in the table on 26 points after 16 […]

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54 h. ago US, Syrian forces wounded in attack on patrol in central Syria

As many as four U.S. service members were injured, including some critically, when an unidentified attacker opened fire on their patrol in the central Syrian town of Palmyra on Saturday, a U.S. official told Reuters. Syrian state news agency SANA quoted a security source as saying that two Syrian service personnel were injured and the […]

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55 h. ago UAE, Cyprus strengthen trade ties; agree to establish business council

UAE, Cyprus strengthen trade ties; agree to establish business council  Gulf Today

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56 h. ago Israel kills senior Hamas commander, Raed Saed, in Gaza strike

The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources. The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, according to Gaza health authorities. […]

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57 h. ago US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit

Germany will host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said. A U.S. official said President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner were travelling to Germany for talks […]

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